How Long to Read Tess

By Rosemary Hayes

How Long Does it Take to Read Tess?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 5 minutes to read Tess by Rosemary Hayes

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Tess is pony mad but her mum can't afford riding lessons.When a group of travellers come to live in the village, Tess secretly visits their horses. As she makes friends with some of the gypsy families, Tess moves closer to living her dream and becoming a talented rider.But there's a lot of local hostility towards the travellers and when she finally confesses what she's been doing, Tess is shunned by her school friends and her mum forbids her to visit the gypsy site again. Unless she can begin to break down barriers there's no chance that Tess will ever fulfill her dream.Focusing on one perspective from the series The Travellers, this book acts as a gateway to understanding the world of travelling (gypsy) communities through the eyes of one of four young teenagers. Giving interesting insights into the way travelling communities live and work, this book is perfect for any reader who wishes to know more about a different way of life.

How long is Tess?

Tess by Rosemary Hayes is 124 pages long, and a total of 31,496 words.

This makes it 42% the length of the average book. It also has 38% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tess Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 52 minutes to read Tess aloud.

What Reading Level is Tess?

Tess is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.